The men's edition was held at Memorial Stadium in Bakersfield, California, and it took place 20–21 June.

The women's meet was held separately at Memorial Field in Morristown, New Jersey, on 4–5 July.

The 1958 men's championships were considered one of the most successful in meet history, with 10,000 spectators on the final day.

World records were set by Glenn Davis in the 440 yards hurdles and Hal Connolly in the hammer throw.

[1] The women's competition served as a qualifier for the 1958 USA–USSR Track and Field Dual Meet.